Authenticate the GHL Contacts API link inside Zapier App Connector so Zapier can read contacts, tasks, notes and more from your GHL account.
Connect Zapier App Connector to your GHL account using OAuth or API key based authentication as provided by your workspace.
GET /contacts/:contactId GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId GET /contacts/:contactId/notes GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments GET /contacts/ GET /contacts/business/:businessId contacts.write POST /contacts/ PUT /contacts/:contactId DELETE /contacts/:contactId POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger: Retrieve a single contact from GHL using the contactId and use its data to drive downstream steps in Zapier.
Actions: Fetch contact details, pull associated tasks, notes, and appointments for enriching workflows.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Required: contactId
Trigger: Get all tasks for a given contact to drive task dashboards or follow ups.
Actions: Retrieve tasks, filter by status, map task fields into Zapier.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Required: contactId
Trigger: Update a task for a contact in Zapier workflows.
Actions: Update task fields, mark complete, and propagate status to related objects.
PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Required: contactId, taskId
Automate CRM workflows without writing code by wiring data between GHL and your apps.
Create multi-step automations with drag and drop mapping in Zapier.
Scale data syncing with filters, schedules, and triggers.
A quick glossary of terms used in this integration including API, authentication, endpoints, and webhooks.
API is a set of rules that lets software applications talk to one another.
Authentication verifies identity and grants access to protected resources.
Endpoint is a specific URL in an API used to perform an action or retrieve data.
Webhook is a way for apps to send real time data to each other without polling.
Set up a Zap that creates a follow up task automatically when a new contact is added in GHL.
Push contact notes to a central knowledge base like Notion or Confluence via Zapier.
Create milestone tasks when a contact reaches a key stage and automatically notify your team.
Log in to GHL, generate an API key or authorize via OAuth, and choose Contacts API.
Pick endpoints from the list, map GHL fields to Zapier fields, and set filters.
Run tests in Zapier, verify data flows, and go live.
The GHL Contacts API lets you read and write contact data from your GHL account via standard RESTful calls. Using Zapier App Connector, you can automate CRM workflows without writing code. This guide explains how the two systems communicate and which endpoints you typically use. In most setups you authenticate once, select the needed endpoints, and map fields to drive your automations. By combining GHL data with Zapier actions, you can build instant CRM workflows without a line of code.
This integration covers core endpoints for reading and managing contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments. Endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks let you pull data into Zapier for downstream processing. For writes, use POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId to create or update records as part of your automations. Ensure your workspace permissions include the contacts scope (contacts.readonly) and the necessary write scopes for updates.
No coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a graphical interface to map fields, configure triggers and actions, and assemble multi-step workflows. If needed, you can add filters and paths for conditional logic without writing code. For advanced scenarios, you can still utilize custom webhooks or scripting, but the core setup remains no code.
Authentication uses OAuth or an API key as provided by your GHL workspace. In Zapier, you authorize the connection once and the connector manages token refreshes automatically. Make sure to grant the Contacts API scope and keep credentials secure. If your environment requires token rotation, follow the GHL documentation to reauthorize the connection when prompted.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API usage. If you hit limits, implement backoff and throttle requests, and batch reads where possible. Design workflows to minimize unnecessary polling and spread requests over time. Monitoring and alerting can help you stay within limits while maintaining data freshness.
Use Zapier’s built in test feature to run each step with sample data, and verify field mappings. You can also simulate scenarios by invoking endpoints directly in GHL’s API playground. After testing, review the data flow in Zapier’s task history to confirm success. Always test end-to-end before deploying to production.
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